Latvia

Latvia has officially signed the Artemis Accords at a ceremony on April 20, becoming the 62nd country to join this multilateral framework aimed at fostering cooperation in NASA's lunar exploration initiatives. Minister Dace Melbārde emphasized the commitment to responsible space exploration, while Jānis Beķeris highlighted new opportunities for Latvian scientists and entrepreneurs in the global space economy.

Latvia is set to sign the Artemis Accords today at NASA HQ, becoming the 62nd nation to join the agreement. This signing fulfills Latvia's commitment made in October. The Accords promote responsible space use and interoperability among nations. Mike Gold, president of Redwire, emphasized the need for contributions from all signatories to the Artemis program.

Latvia will sign the Artemis Accords on April 20, 2026, becoming the 62nd nation to join this American space alliance. The signing ceremony will take place at NASA Headquarters, hosted by NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman. This event marks the inclusion of all three Baltic states in the Artemis initiative, reflecting geopolitical shifts in the region.

NASA will host a signing ceremony for the Artemis Accords with the Republic of Latvia on April 20, 2026, at 9 a.m. EDT. Jared Isaacman, NASA Administrator, will welcome Latvian officials, including Dace Melbārde. This event marks Latvia as the 62nd country to join the accords, enhancing international cooperation in lunar exploration and activities.